Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Goldsboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Goldsboro, NC

Median annual salary $37,720 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.14
10th percentile $30,200
90th percentile $48,650
Employed locally 170
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,200
    25th
    $35,350
    50th (median)
    $37,720
    75th
    $46,400
    90th
    $48,650

    Goldsboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,082 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 65% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacy Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $81,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $70,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,990
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $61,290
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,960
    Washington $56,140

    Nearby metros — Pharmacy Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,990
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $54,740
    Anchorage, AK $50,440
    Grand Junction, CO $46,910
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $46,100
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $45,650

    Related occupations in Goldsboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,910
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,120
    Pharmacists $129,010
    Dental Hygienists $79,250
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $43,510
    Medical Records Specialists $39,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Goldsboro?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Goldsboro, NC is $18.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.97 or more per hour.

    Is Goldsboro above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Goldsboro, NC is 13.2% below the national median of $43,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pharmacy Technicians in Goldsboro?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,200 per year in Goldsboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,350.